Counterfeit money circulating in Houma, police say

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Mar 12, 2014 at 10:42 AMMar 13, 2014 at 7:18 AM

Police are asking local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money being circulated around Houma.

Police are asking local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money being circulated around Houma.A male suspect tried to pay for purchases Tuesday at Davidson Hardware, 1310 E Tunnel Blvd., with counterfeit $10 and $20 bills, Houma Police said. After recognizing the money as fake, store employees tried to stop the suspect, but he had already driven away. Police say they have received similar reports from other Houma businesses and ask owners and managers to take precautions to ensure the cash being exchanged is authentic.Anyone with information is asked to call Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.

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